The Aussie grape, Shiraz, is the same as the French grape from the Northern Rhône valley, Syrah - both are easy-to-drink wines that have risen in popularity recently. This sun-loving grape flourishes in warm climes, and the ripe fruits produce wines powerful in taste, but soft in texture. The signature spiced flavor makes it easily distinguished from other reds.
澳大利亚Syrah北罗纳河谷所产的西拉(Shiraz)葡萄，与法国葡萄一样，制成葡萄酒后其口味都是易被大家所接受的，因此近来人气大涨。这种品种的葡萄喜爱光照，适宜在温暖气候下种植，用熟透的西拉葡萄做出的葡萄酒味道很足，但口感柔滑，其特征鲜明的味道使其很容易与其它红酒分辨出来。
The taste. Think of flavors you'd find in a pie. Jammy fruits and scents from the spice rack - sweet (cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg) and savory (cumin, black pepper, and chili). In addition to these hearty winter flavors, you may also detect a rich, tropical fruit note - pineapples, coconut, mangos, or even banana.
味觉感受：回忆一下吃馅饼的味道，再想想香料架上摆放的散发水果味和各种香气的调料──甜香的如肉桂、丁香和肉蔻，还有微咸的如孜然、黑胡椒和辣椒。除了这些带有强烈冬天味道的口感之外，你或许会发现入口后还有一丝味道丰富的热带水果口味，如凤梨、椰子、芒果以及香蕉也说不定。
The pairing. Less serious and composed than a Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, Shiraz is nevertheless not crass. It's a fine choice with a plate of foie gras, but also works just as well with a juicy burger on a picnic blanket.
佐酒餐食：虽然不如赤霞珠(Cabernet Sauvignon)或黑比诺(Pinot Noir)那么稳重和沉着，但西拉葡萄酒也绝非粗糙之辈。它既是食用鹅肝酱时不错的选择，也可在野外聚餐大口吞咽一个汁多饱满的汉堡时作家常饮品。
The bargain. Shiraz has become a beloved up-and-comer grape in recent years. Fortunately, it has remained relatively affordable. It has yet to enjoy the fanfare given to Bordeaux or Burgundies that can generate record-breaking prices. Chances are, if you are buying a bottle of Shiraz, it's to drink. And what better reason is there than that?
价格公道：西拉近年来已成为深受人们喜爱的一个葡萄品种，其前途一派光明。而且幸运的是，它的价格相对来说仍在公众可接受的范围内。西拉葡萄酒还尚未进入动辄便拍出天价的波尔多 (Bordeaux)或勃艮第 (Burgundies) 葡萄酒的名利场。如果你买一瓶西拉葡萄酒，很可能是用来喝的，而不是为了炫耀等目的。对一瓶葡萄酒来说，还有什么比其味道受到大众喜爱更值得夸耀的吗？
Amy Ma
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